Setting Limits and Expectations - Part 3 - Bedtime

In Part 3 of “Setting Clear Limits and Expectations with Your Child,” Sharon and Joan look closely at one of the most challenging times of the day in many households – bedtime.

In this three-part podcast, “Setting Clear Limits and Expectations with Your Child,” Sharon and Joan explore the structure needed at home in order to implement boundaries, create expectations, and facilitate family buy-in. They discuss why setting clear limits and expectations at home is critical to a more harmonious family life, with a close look at two common areas of struggle for parents – homework and bedtime. 

Sharon and Joan dive into:

• Our fear as parents of losing control and power
• The values that underlie effective rules and expectations within a family 
• Becoming a detective
• Gaining clarity about your desired outcome
• Specific homework and bedtime challenges

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